PotlatchDeltic Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2022 Results
PotlatchDeltic Corporation today reported net income of $120.2 million, or $1.72 per diluted share, on revenues of $359.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. Excluding an after-tax gain on insurance recoveries, adjusted net income was $112.9 million, or $1.61 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2022. Net income was $187.9 million, or $2.77 per diluted share, on revenues of $447.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2021.
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights
- Generated Total Adjusted EBITDDA of $175.1 million and Total Adjusted EBITDDA margin of 49%
- Entered into definitive merger agreement with CatchMark to create leading integrated timber REIT
- Announced $131 million expansion and modernization of Waldo, Arkansas sawmill
- Closed or pending timberland bolt-on acquisitions were $101 million
- Widened strong liquidity position to $810 million as of June 30, 2022
“Our second quarter 2022 financial results reflect strong performance across all of our businesses,” said Eric Cremers, president and chief executive officer. “We continue to capitalize on attractive lumber prices, which we expect to remain higher than long-term averages for the rest of 2022. Key recent accomplishments include the announcement of our pending merger with CatchMark, a decision to spend $131 million to modernize and expand our Waldo, Arkansas sawmill, and returning cash of $35 million to shareholders, including $5 million of share repurchases. I am very excited about our growth opportunities and we are well-positioned with our strong balance sheet and liquidity to deliver exceptional shareholder value over the long-term,” stated Mr. Cremers.
Financial Highlights
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Q2 2022 |
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Q1 2022 |
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Q2 2021 |
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Revenues |
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$ |
359.6 |
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$ |
411.4 |
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$ |
447.5 |
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Net income |
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$ |
120.2 |
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$ |
163.9 |
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$ |
187.9 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted (in thousands) |
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69,791 |
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69,623 |
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67,732 |
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Net income per diluted share |
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$ |
1.72 |
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$ |
2.35 |
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$ |
2.77 |
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Adjusted Net Income |
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$ |
112.9 |
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$ |
174.6 |
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$ |
187.9 |
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Adjusted Net Income Per Diluted Share |
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$ |
1.61 |
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$ |
2.50 |
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$ |
2.77 |
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Total Adjusted EBITDDA |
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$ |
175.1 |
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$ |
245.6 |
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$ |
275.0 |
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Dividends per share |
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$ |
0.44 |
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$ |
0.44 |
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$ |
0.41 |
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Net cash from operations |
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$ |
147.9 |
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$ |
230.3 |
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$ |
171.4 |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
511.2 |
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$ |
470.9 |
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$ |
512.0 |
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Business Performance: Q2 2022 vs. Q1 2022
Timberlands
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights
- Timberlands Adjusted EBITDDA decreased $18.5 million from Q1 2022
- Northern harvest volumes decreased due to spring break-up and unseasonably wet weather in June
- Northern sawlog prices increased 7.5% primarily due to higher indexed sawlog prices and seasonally lighter logs
- Southern sawlog harvest volumes were slightly lower and saw log prices were relatively flat
- Higher log & haul costs were primarily driven by increased fuel costs
- Forest management costs increased due to seasonally higher activities
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Q2 2022 |
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Q1 2022 |
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$ Change |
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Timberlands Revenues |
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$ |
105.5 |
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$ |
123.7 |
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$ |
(18.2 |
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Timberlands Adjusted EBITDDA |
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$ |
57.9 |
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$ |
76.4 |
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$ |
(18.5 |
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Wood Products
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights
- Wood Products Adjusted EBITDDA decreased $42.8 million from Q1 2022
- Average lumber price decreased 20% to $865 per MBF in Q2 2022
- Log costs increased primarily due to higher indexed pricing in Idaho
- Lumber shipments increased 9% to 254 MMBF in Q2 2022
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Q2 2022 |
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Q1 2022 |
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$ Change |
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Wood Products Revenues |
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$ |
266.6 |
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$ |
295.7 |
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$ |
(29.1 |
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Wood Products Adjusted EBITDDA |
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$ |
107.2 |
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$ |
150.0 |
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$ |
(42.8 |
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Real Estate
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights
- Real Estate Adjusted EBITDDA decreased $8.3 million from Q1 2022
- Sold 12,749 acres of rural land at an average price of $1,290 / acre
- Sold 45 residential lots at an average price of $134,373 / lot
- Sold 3 commercial acres for $685,713 / acre
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Q2 2022 |
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Q1 2022 |
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$ Change |
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Real Estate Revenues |
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$ |
26.7 |
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$ |
34.1 |
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$ |
(7.4 |
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Real Estate Adjusted EBITDDA |
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$ |
21.8 |
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$ |
30.1 |
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$ |
(8.3 |
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About PotlatchDeltic
PotlatchDeltic (Nasdaq: PCH) is a leading Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) that owns approximately 1.8 million acres of timberlands in Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Louisiana and Mississippi. Through its taxable REIT subsidiary, the company also operates six sawmills, an industrial-grade plywood mill, a residential and commercial real estate development business and a rural timberland sales program. PotlatchDeltic, a leader in sustainable forest management, is committed to environmental and social responsibility and to responsible governance. More information can be found at www.potlatchdeltic.com.
Contact:
Jerry Richards – Investor Relations – (509) 835-1521
Source: PotlatchDeltic Corporation
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